How To Make A Valentine Wreath With Fabric?
Contents
- 1 How do you make a wreath out of strips of fabric?
- 2 How many strips of fabric do I need for a rag wreath?
- 3 How many fat quarters do you need to make a rag wreath?
- 4 What kind of fabric do you use for a rag wreath?
- 5 How much fabric do I need for a 12 rag wreath?
- 6 How do you make a wreath out of burlap strips?
How do you make a wreath out of strips of fabric?
Instructions
- Cut out 6 inch by 1 inch strips. They don’t need to be perfect.
- Tie each strip onto each of the wire rings on the wreath form. Just tie with a simple knot. And keep going until all of your fabric is used up.
- That’s all! You can add a cute ribbon or leave it as is.
How many strips of fabric do I need for a rag wreath?
To start you want to make approximately 330 strips of fabric measuring 1″x8″. I did mine by notching my fabric every inch as above for about 66 notches then. I just tore the strips across the fabric instead of cutting it. This gives you the frayed edge that gives the wreath its character.
How many fat quarters do you need to make a rag wreath?
Fat quarters are generally 18 by 22 inches (short and fat compared to cutting a quarter or a yard off the bolt) and are really easy to cut into the right size. You ‘ll need five fat quarters for this project. You are going to cut the fabric into 2 inch wide strips that are about 6 inches long.
What kind of fabric do you use for a rag wreath?
Medium weight cotton fabric such as quilting fabric works well but this is also a great way to use up old sheets or pillowcases-the amount of fabric that you will need will depend on the size of your wreath form but 1/4 of a yard of each color or pattern is a good start. scissors. ruler.
How much fabric do I need for a 12 rag wreath?
The instructions in this Rag Wreath DIY post are for a 12 inch wreath. To make a larger wreath, add about half a yard of fabric for each size up. You may need more or less depending on how full you make your wreath.
How do you make a wreath out of burlap strips?
- Step 1: Cut Burlap Into Strips.
- Step 2: Roll or Gather the End of a Burlap Strip.
- Step 3: Pull a Loop of Burlap Through the Wreath Slats.
- Step 4: Lift the Loop.
- Step 5: Pull Another Loop Through the Next Slat Over.
- Step 6: Slide the Loops Firmly Together.
- Step 7: Adjust the Loops to Make Your Wreath Look Even.